Thursday, April 26, 2012

MLA: Diane Thorne - Coquitlam-Maillardville

Thank You Lord for the experience and skills MLA: Diane Thorne brings to her office. We pray that You would give her wisdom, knowledge and understanding so she will make right decisions concerning the politics, social welfare and economics of our province. Guide her with a healthy compassion. May she capably fulfill her responsibilities, and advocate for what is just and fair. Bless her family with Your love, strength and guidance.

Diane Thorne was re-elected as the MLA for Coquitlam-Maillardville on May 12, 2009. She was first elected to the Legislature in 2005.

Diane serves as deputy opposition critic for Education.

Diane served on Coquitlam council from 1996 to 2005, bringing considerable experience in business and social services to the political arena. Diane and her husband Neil have owned and operated several successful small businesses.

Diane has been extensively involved in a wide cross-section of women's issues over the past 35 years. She served on the board of directors of the B.C./Yukon Women's Centres Association and spent several years as the province's representative on the National Action Committee on the Status of Women.

In 1993, Diane received the BC Distinguished Service to Families Award and in 1992, the Canada 125 medal. She was a founding member of the PoCoMo Youth Services Society, the Family Life Educators of BC and the Fraser Burrard Restorative Justice Society. Diane studied liberal arts at several community colleges and Simon Fraser University. Diane and Neil live locally and have two adult sons, Jay and Lee.